Celtic target response against Hibs as Cvancara vows goals
Ex-Celtic coach Darren O’Dea says Ange Postecoglou urged him to push for St Mirren prospect Dylan Reid despite board resistance. The move collapsed and Reid later joined Crystal Palace.
Both sides won last weekend. With Celtic juggling Europe and the Premiership, three points are vital against top-six Hibs in a tight title race.
On 22 February highlights include cup wins over Hearts in 1902 and Raith in 1908, Latchford’s 1975 debut, a 1-1 with Hearts in 1986, and a 4-1 at Partick in 2004 with braces from Chris Sutton and Stan Varga.
Cammy Bell assesses title defences, saying Celtic need Carter-Vickers and Alistair Johnston fit and Schmeichel demanding. He is unconvinced by Trusty-Scales and tips a tight race going to the wire.
Hugh Keevins slams a tennis ball protest during Celtic’s 4-1 loss to Stuttgart, calling the club ‘emotionally bankrupt’ and questioning squad depth as a defining spell against Hibs and Rangers looms.
Matthew MacDermid will referee Celtic vs Hibs at 3pm, with VAR Grant Irvine. Celtic seek a response after Stuttgart, having needed late winners from Oxlade-Chamberlain and Julian Araujo in recent games.
On-loan striker Tomas Cvancara vows to repay Celtic after just 1 goal in 6 games, citing key assists vs Hearts and Kilmarnock. After a 4-1 loss to Stuttgart, he targets Hibs and stresses the title push.
Benjamin Nygren says Celtic cannot rely solely on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, despite his impact and late winner vs Livingston. He urges collective focus with Hibs next and a crucial run including Rangers.
Celtic scout Chivas striker Armando Gonzalez, monitor Boca loanee Marcelo Saracchi’s permanent deal, and compete with Rangers, English and Italian clubs for Kilmarnock’s David Watson.
Ex-Celt Grant backs Kasper Schmeichel to stay Celtic’s No 1 despite errors vs Stuttgart, hinting at an injury issue but insisting he remains Martin O’Neill’s best option in goal.
